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• Watch: Leon Slater Relinquishes X Division Title At TNA Lockdown

  24-08-2026 03:45 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Leon Slater is coming for an even bigger prize after relinquishing the X Division Championship at TNA Lockdown.Slater successfully regained the X Division Championship earlier in the night when he defeated Cedric Alexander in a brutal Last Man Standing match. The two men pushed each other to the limit inside the cage, with Slater ultimately hitting three Lumbar Checks before connecting with a Swanton 450 to put Alexander down for the 10-count.Elsewhere on the show, Th
  
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• WWE Believed To Be Using NXT Star’s Vignettes To Test Her Acting Skills

  08-10-2026 16:15 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Dave Meltzer believes WWE is using vignettes featuring NXT Superstar Kendal Grey to test her acting skills.Kendal Grey signed with WWE in 2023 under the NIL program. She’s been competing in the company’s developmental brands and is a former NXT and EVOLVE Women’s Champion. She’s currently sidelined with vertigo and severe ear trauma, and it was recently revealed that there is no timeline for her in-ring return.Despite being unable to compete, Kendal
  
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• Kelani Jordan, Lady Shani & More React to Wren Sinclair’s ‘Clever’ WWE NXT Win

  08-10-2026 15:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Wren Sinclair pulled off a sneaky move on WWE NXT this week to earn a shot at the NXT Women’s Championship. Her unexpected win has now sparked reactions from champion Kelani Jordan, Lady Shani, and others.Sinclair entered a number one contender’s battle royal to determine Kelani Jordan’s challenger for NXT Halloween Havoc. However, Sinclair was not originally announced as one of the participants. The apparent final four included Kiana James, Lizzy Rain, La Cat
  
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• Cody Rhodes Fuels Marvel Casting Buzz With X-Men Reaction

  08-10-2026 15:58 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes has sparked speculation about a potential role in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot. Rhodes recently appeared on Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant podcast, where a brief exchange about his appearance and a question involving the X-Men character Rogue caught the attention of fans.The discussion initially focused on the possibility of Rhodes turning heel in WWE. Schulz joked about Rhodes practicing for a potential character change
  
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• Tessa Blanchard’s MLW Debut Finally Has a New Date After Delay

  08-10-2026 15:57 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former TNA World Champion Tessa Blanchard is finally set to make her MLW debut after her original appearance was delayed.Blanchard was previously announced for MLW and was expected to make her debut at Fightland in September, 2026. However, the appearance was pulled after a miscommunication and reported friction between MLW and her home promotion, CMLL.She was instead booked for a CMLL event on the same day. CMLL later clarified that her agreement with MLW was only for the plan
  
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• Ex-WWE Champion Willing To End Eight-Year Retirement for Match With The Rock

  08-10-2026 15:51 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion The Great Khali has revealed that he would consider coming out of retirement for a match against The Rock. Khali has been retired from in-ring competition for several years.However, he recently admitted that The Rock could potentially convince him to make a brief return for a match.The Great Khali explains why The Rock could bring him out of retirementSpeaking in an interview with Tomar Sahab on Instagram, The Great Khali was asked about th
  
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• WWE Trusts Breakout Star With Unparalleled Creative Liberty

  08-10-2026 15:50 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has given rising star Joe Hendry significant creative freedom behind the scenes. The former TNA World Champion has revealed that the company allowed him to have a major say in his music and multimedia projects.Under WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H, the company has increasingly focused on developing talent and allowing performers to contribute to their characters and presentation. Hendry has now revealed that this creative freedom also extends to his work as a musician.WW
  
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• Hijo de Fishman Arrested Following Referee’s Death, El Patron Lucha Libre Releases Statement

  08-10-2026 05:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  A tragic incident at a Mexican independent wrestling event has led to the death of referee Gerardo Germán Pineda, known professionally as El Búho. Wrestler El Hijo de Fishman has now been arrested.According to local reports, Fishman was facing Máscara Sagrada NG in the main event during a wrestling show at the Centro Deportivo Cultural 11 de Julio in Mineral de la Reforma in the early hours of Wednesday, October
  
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• John Cena Still Misses WWE ‘Every Day,’ Explains Why He Won’t Return

  08-10-2026 05:03 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  John Cena may no longer be wrestling in WWE, but that doesn’t mean he has stopped thinking about his career.The 17-time world champion recently admitted that he misses performing for WWE every day. However, he still stands by his decision to retire from in-ring competition. Cena had his final run in 2025 and said goodbye on his own terms.John Cena makes his WWE return plans clear after retirementSpeaking to PEOPLE at Monday’s New York City premiere of Matchbox: The
  
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• Watch: Roman Reigns Reaches Out to Bullied Fan With Heartfelt Message

  08-10-2026 04:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns has shown a different side of himself after learning about a young WWE fan who became the subject of bullying at school.The World Heavyweight Champion took time away from his busy schedule to deliver a personal message of support.Roman Reigns sends emotional message to bullied WWE fanReigns reached out to a WWE fan named Kshawn. The young fan, who has autism, went viral after a video showing him getting bullied. The Original Tribal Chief told the young fan that WWE
  
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• WWE Hall of Fame? AEW’s Chris Jericho Addresses His Possible Induction

  08-10-2026 04:33 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Chris Jericho has once again talked about his chances of entering the WWE Hall of Fame. The AEW star seems completely fine with whatever happens.The former WWE Undisputed Champion is widely considered one of the most accomplished wrestlers of his generation. Jericho spent nearly two decades in WWE. However, his ongoing run with AEW could make a potential WWE Hall of Fame induction complicated.Chris Jericho’s WWE legacy remains part of the Hall of Fame conversationSpeaking
  
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• Ryohei Oiwa Responds to MJF’s AEW World Title Challenge, but Puts NJPW First

  08-10-2026 04:23 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Ryohei Oiwa has responded to MJF’s challenge for an inter-promotional match, but the NJPW star has made it clear that there’s another championship standing between him and Maxwell Jacob Friedman.With the IWGP Heavyweight Championship within reach, Oiwa isn’t looking past Yota Tsuji just yet.Ryohei Oiwa Puts IWGP Heavyweight Championship Ahead of MJF MatchMJF challenged Oiwa during NJPW Road to King of Pro-Wrestling Night Two, offering to put his “Triple
  
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• Roman Reigns’ WWE Rise Called ‘Forced’ After ‘Industry Plant’ Claim

  08-10-2026 04:16 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Roman Reigns’ WWE rise is once again being discussed after LA Knight’s recent “industry plant” claim about the World Heavyweight Champion.It started on the October 5, 2026, episode of WWE RAW, when Knight took aim at Reigns ahead of their Money in the Bank showdown. During their face-to-face confrontation, Knight called the OTC a “corporate puppet.” He then went further and called him the “most manufactured corporate puppet industry pla
  
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• WWE Criticized for Putting Investors Ahead of Wrestling Fans, AEW Praised

  08-10-2026 04:06 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Conrad Thompson has offered a pointed assessment of the current WWE product. He praised the company’s business performance while admitting he feels less connected to its wrestling.During an interview with Ariel Helwani, Thompson explained why his view changes when he looks at WWE as a fan rather than a businessman.Conrad Thompson compares WWE’s Investor focus to AEW’s fan approachThompson, a longtime WWE and UFC fan as well as a business owner,
  
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• Indie Star Becomes Latest Wrestler To Sign WWE ID Deal

  08-10-2026 03:54 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Conan Lycan has taken another major step toward becoming a WWE regular after years of grinding through the independent wrestling scene.
  The confirmation came during the latest episode of WWE EVOLVE. The rising star received news that changes the direction of his career.Conan Lycan officially joins WWE ID programOn the Oct. 7 episode of WWE EVOLVE, AJ Styles informed Lycan that he had been signed to a WWE ID contract. The program regularly features WWE ID talent and airs every W
  
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• WWE Legend Set for Return to Wrestling 11 Years After Retirement

  08-10-2026 03:46 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE Hall of Famer Road Dogg is about to make his wrestling return in more than a decade.Road Dogg’s last official match took place on January 25, 2015, at WWE Royal Rumble. He teamed with his longtime partner Billy Gunn as the New Age Outlaws that night. However, they lost to The Ascension in that fabled match.Road Dogg to make an in-ring returnAs PWInsider reported, Dogg is set to return to the ring on October 22. He will team with Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal at Jarrett&
  
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• Seth Rollins Set for WWE In-Ring Return in Tag Team Match Against 946 Before MITB

  08-10-2026 03:34 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Seth Rollins makes his WWE in-ring return this week after spending more than two months away from television.The Visionary is being advertised for a six-man match alongside two familiar partners ahead of Money in the Bank.Seth Rollins returns alongside LA Knight and Solo SikoaRollins teams with LA Knight and Solo Sikoa against 946’s Royce Keys, Bronco Nima and Lucien Price in a Dark match following SmackDown at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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• WWE’s Cody Rhodes Calls Out Clickbait Headlines Using His ‘The Fed’ Comments

  08-10-2026 03:24 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes has addressed how his recent comments about the terms “The Fed” and “New York” were presented in clickbait headlines. He argued that his remarks were taken out of context.The former WWE Champion recently appeared on his What Do You Want to Talk About? podcast with AJ Styles. The two discussed old-school wrestling etiquette and wrestling terminology passed down through different generations of wrestlers.During the conversation, Rhodes explaine
  
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• Mason Rook’s WWE Status Comes Into Question After Backstage Update — Report

  08-10-2026 03:17 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Mason Rook’s WWE status has become uncertain following a concerning update about the medical issue that recently forced him out of an NXT Championship match.While Rook initially suggested the setback was manageable, a new report indicates the situation could be much more serious.Mason Rook could miss extended time from WWE NXTRook had earned the right to challenge for the NXT Championship on the Sept. 29 episode of NXT. However, WWE announced that he failed to get medical
  
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• WWE Hall of Famer Reacts To Being Left Out of MITB Top 10: ‘They Can’t See Me’

  08-10-2026 03:11 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Rob Van Dam has reacted to WWE leaving him out of its latest Top 10 Money in the Bank winners list, despite his historic victory at WrestleMania 22.The WWE Hall of Famer wasn’t exactly thrilled with the omission, but he had a characteristically humorous explanation for it.WWE Money in the Bank top 10 winners list leaves Rob Van Dam outWWE released a video ranking its 10 greatest Money in the Bank ladder match victories ahead of the Oct. 10 PLE. The list includes several n
  
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• WATCH: Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and More Remember PAC in Special WWE Tribute

  08-10-2026 03:05 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  WWE has released a tribute video honoring Benjamin Satterley, better known to fans as PAC and formerly as Neville, following his recent tragic passing.The special video was released on WWE’s YouTube channel on Wednesday. It features emotional messages and personal stories from several WWE superstars like Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Cody Rhodes, Finn Bálor, William Regal, Corey Graves, Big Cass, Tyson Kidd, and the Lucha Bros.WWE stars honor Benjami
  
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• Cody Rhodes Barked at Solo Sikoa Over Brock Lesnar-Roman Reigns Match

  08-10-2026 02:48 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes has shared a hilarious backstage story involving Solo Sikoa and a planned WWE tag team match with Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns.What Sikoa didn’t know at the time nearly created a very different situation before the cameras even started rolling.Cody Rhodes recalls Solo Sikoa’s confusion before Brock Lesnar matchOn the April 3, 2023, episode of RAW, Rhodes was scheduled to team with Lesnar against Reigns and Sikoa. However, the match was never supposed to
  
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• Liv Morgan Says The Judgment Day Has Become ‘Stagnant’ Ahead of MITB

  08-10-2026 02:12 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Liv Morgan has admitted that The Judgment Day has become a little “stagnant” in recent months. However, the WWE star remains confident the faction can get through its current creative struggles.The Judgment Day has been a regular part of WWE programming since 2022. The current lineup consists of Liv Morgan, Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez. While the group is still featured regularly on WWE TV, its position in the company has change
  
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• Cody Rhodes Says WWE’s Top-Level Pay Is Now Comparable to Major Sports

  07-10-2026 23:42 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes believes WWE’s top talent can now earn money comparable to athletes in major professional sports.The former Undisputed WWE Champion discussed the subject during his appearance on the FLAGRANT podcast. Rhodes reflected on how dramatically the wrestling business has changed compared to the era when his father, Dusty Rhodes, was working in the industry.Rhodes explained that wrestlers now have more opportunities to make money, both inside and outside WWE. He also
  
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• WWE 2K26 Draws Fan Backlash Over New Persona Pack Pricing

  07-10-2026 23:31 via wrestlezone.com
  
  WWE 2K26 has drawn criticism from fans following the release of a new Persona Card Pack.The latest downloadable content became available on October 7, giving players access to alternate versions of several WWE Superstars. The pack is priced at $14.99 and includes Persona Cards alongside MyFACTION content.The Persona Card Pack includes Randy Orton ’09, Jade Cargill in her Saturday Night’s Main Event ’25 attire, Trish Stratus ’00, Io Shirai, Shinsuke Nakamura ’23 and
  
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• WWE’s John Cena To Star Alongside David Harbour in New Comedy Film

  07-10-2026 23:30 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE Champion John Cena has landed another major acting role.Deadline reports that Cena will star alongside Emmy-winning actor David Harbour in The Family Disappears, an upcoming comedy from Fifth Season. The film will be directed by Jonatan Etzler, who previously helmed the dark comedy Bad Apples.The project will feature an original screenplay by Brendan O’Hare and is described as a comedy with thriller undertones. Production is expected to begin in Atlanta on Nove
  
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• New Details Emerge From 911 Call After AEW’s PAC Was Found Unresponsive

  07-10-2026 22:47 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  New details have emerged regarding the moments after AEW star PAC was found unresponsive inside his car in Illinois.PAC, whose real name was Benjamin Satterley, was found inside his vehicle in the parking lot of a CAVA restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, on September 27. The discovery came just hours after he competed at AEW All Out in Chicago.TMZ has now obtained 911 audio from the incident. This has provided more details about what witnesses saw when they discovered the form
  
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• Ex-WWE Star Sunil Singh Provides Injury Update After Suffering Collapsed Lung

  07-10-2026 22:38 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Former WWE star Sunil Singh has provided another update on his recovery after suffering a collapsed lung during an independent wrestling match.Singh, real name Gurv Sihra, suffered the frightening injury during a Pure Power Wrestling event in Lethbridge, Alberta, on September 19. The former WWE star was competing alongside his brother Harv Sihra when he began struggling to breathe.Singh continued with the match before realizing the severity of the injury backstage. Hospital X-r
  
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• Update on AEW’s Jim Ross After Second Brain Surgery

  07-10-2026 22:09 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Jim Ross has received a positive update following his second brain surgery.The WWE Hall of Famer underwent the procedure last week to address an issue with the shunt that had been implanted during his first brain surgery in August. Ross had previously revealed that he was dealing with severe headaches and other complications involving the shunt.Ross had initially undergone surgery to have the shunt implanted to drain excess fluid from his brain. While the proced
  
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• WWE’s Cody Rhodes Reveals When He Plans To Retire From Wrestling

  07-10-2026 21:22 via wrestlezone.com
  
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  Cody Rhodes has opened up about when he might hang up his boots and call it a career.Cody Rhodes is one of WWE’s top stars at 41 years of age. However, the former WWE Champion admitted that his eventual retirement will happen “sooner than later,” as he plans to be more available to his family in the coming years.Cody Rhodes Explains What Will Determine His Retirement TimelineSpeaking with WrestleTalk, Rhodes was asked what lessons he drew from John Cena’
  
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